Former star Vagnoman praises HSV: “Awkward for any opponent” | OneFootball

The match against HSV is not just extremely emotional for Ermedin Demirovic. Another Stuttgart player, Josha Vagnoman, is also eagerly anticipating the clash with the Rothosen.

“Matches against HSV are always something special for me,” said the 25-year-old, who played at the Volkspark between 2010 and 2022, in an Mopo interview. Although Vagnoman now also feels at home in Stuttgart, he made one thing clear: “I was born and raised in Hamburg and will always be a Hamburg boy.”

From a sporting perspective, the right-back expects a demanding task. Despite the bitter 2:1 defeat in the first leg, which he said was “very bitter and unfortunate,” he is looking ahead and showing respect for his former club. “HSV are having a good season and are an uncomfortable opponent for anyone,” Vagnoman explained. Stuttgart are approaching the match accordingly with caution: “We know it won’t be an easy task. We need a top performance.”

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Vagnoman: “HSV definitely belong in the Bundesliga”

Vagnoman still knows not only the club, but also many of the key figures well—even if contact with former teammates like Robert Glatzel or Daniel Heuer Fernandes is rather sporadic. “I’m looking forward to seeing them all again on Sunday,” he said. “It’s mainly staff members that I’m still in touch with.”

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Even so, he continues to follow HSV’s current development closely and with goodwill. Looking to the future, he hopes the traditional club can establish itself steadily in the top flight. “With their fans and the outstanding atmosphere at the Volksparkstadion, HSV definitely belong in the Bundesliga,” Vagnoman made clear. On Sunday evening, though, only a win for his Stuttgart side will matter to him.

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